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Democratic strategist on calls for Graham Platner to leave Maine Senate race

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published July 7, 2026 at 3:44 AM PDT

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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic strategist Joel Payne about high-profile Democratic calls for Graham Platner to withdraw from the Maine Senate race.

Democratic strategist on calls for Graham Platner to leave Maine Senate race

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